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C990 WEF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

105,311 mi
Last recorded105,311 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC990 WEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 105,311 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 104,509 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 103,958 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 105,347 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 99,007 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 93,361 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 88,463 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 86,939 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 85,922 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 84,628 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 84,122 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 82,473 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2008 82,473 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 72,538 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 60,252 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C990 WEF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C990 WEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C990 WEF registered?

C990 WEF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 1986.

Is C990 WEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C990 WEF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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